Prince George's Christening: Who Are the Godparents?

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Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge talk to Queen Elizabeth II as they arrive, holding their son Prince George, at Chapel Royal in St James's Palace, ahead of the christening of the three month-old Prince George of Cambridge by the Archbishop of Canterbury on October 23, 2013 in London, England. (John Stillwell - WPA Pool /Getty Images)

Prince George was christened as Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge in a private, 45-minute ceremony today in the Chapel Royal at St. James’ Palace in London.

Now that the big day has arrived, who have Prince William and Kate Middleton chosen as the royal baby’s godparents? The palace released the names Wednesday, and the 3-month old will have a total of seven godparents. Prince William had six godparents at his christening in 1982.

The royal couple have once again broken with tradition and chosen non-royal friends rather than royals. The list includes family friends, college pals, and a cousin, but not Prince Harry or Pippa Middleton.

The godparents are:

• Mr. Oliver Baker (Oliver Baker attended the University of St Andrews with the Duke and Duchess)

• Mrs, David Jardine-Paterson (Emilia Jardine-Paterson attended Marlborough College with the Duchess)

• Earl Grosvenor (Hugh) (Earl Grosvenor is the son of the Duke of Westminster)

• Mr. Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton (Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton served as Private Secretary to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry from 2005-2012 and continues to serve part-time as Principal Private Secretary and Equerry)

• The Hon. Mrs. Michael Samuel (Julia Samuel was a close friend of the Princess of Wales)

• Mr. William van Cutsem (William van Cutsem is a childhood friend of the Duke of Cambridge)

The christening was attended by several royal guests: Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla Duchess of Cornwall, and Prince Harry. Also in attendance will be Duchess Kate’s parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, and siblings Pippa and James Middleton.

Prince George wore a handmade replica of the royal christening robe, made by the queen’s dressmaker Angela Kelly. It is based on the original garment made for the christening of Queen Victoria’s eldest daughter in 1841. But Prince George’s mother stole the spotlight in a chic cream ruffled suit by Alexander McQueen and a Jane Taylor hat (Kate’s gorgeous wedding gown was also an Alexander McQueen creation).

Following the ceremony, which was conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, who is head of the Church of England, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall gave a private tea in Clarence House. Guests were served slices of christening cake, which was a tier taken from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding cake.